George Bush actually said...

"the war on terror and foreign policy's going to take center stage at the first presidential debate this week on Thursday."

"You cannot lead if you get blown around by the political winds."

"You can't lead this country if your ally in Iraq feels like you question his credibility. The message ought to be to the Iraqi people, we support you."

"If we stop fighting the terrorists in Iraq, they would be free to plot and plan attacks elsewhere in America and other free nations."